One Colorado

Early Bird Tickets for the 2026 Prism Awards are officially on sale!

Join us on October 3 at the Denver Art Museum as we celebrate the leaders, advocates, and community members building a more just Colorado for LGBTQIA+ people.

With so much at stake this year, your ticket helps power the work ahead. Secure early bird pricing before it’s gone.

Tickets Available here: https://onecau.se/_ek8mp1

Early Bird Tickets for the 2026 Prism Awards are officially on sale!

Join us on October 3 at the Denver Art Museum as we celebrate the leaders, advocates, and community members building a more just Colorado for LGBTQIA+ people.

With so much at stake this year, your ticket helps power the work ahead. Secure early bird pricing before it’s gone.

Tickets available here: https://onecau.se/_ek8mp1

Day 2 of the Colorado Power Building Summit was nothing short of incredible.

More than 100 q***r, trans, and allied Coloradans came together to build skills, share stories, and prepare for the work ahead. Participants practiced phone banking, learned from incredible facilitators and national partners, and pushed through the very real nerves that come with trying something new.

What stood out was the sheer courage in the room. For some, the idea of calling their friends and family was daunting, for others calling strangers was the big pull. But each and every person did it scared. They did it anyways. They were brave! Together, our participants go through a whole call list and reached out to hundreds of Coloradans.

You could feel the energy in the room— we aren’t just supporting volunteers, we are creating a statewide network of leaders ready to defend our communities and create a Colorado where every LGBTQ+ person and their families can THRIVE!

Thank you to everybody who showed up! Thank you for being engaged, thank you for making calls, thank you for committing to this movement. I can’t wait to see what we accomplish today!!

The work is ongoing, and we need your support! Check out this link: https://www.mobilize.us/onecolorado/ and sign up to get involved!!

Day 1 of the Colorado Power Building Summit was a huge success!
Ninety-eight leaders joined us for a day filled with joy, passion, connection, and determination. Everyone showed up ready to learn, met someone new, and left with more knowledge and tools than they had when they arrived.
We are so grateful to every person who helped make yesterday’s kickoff so powerful. This is what building community power looks like, and we’re only getting started!
We hope to see you tomorrow for our FIRST canvass event! Let’s take that energy into our communities and keep building the movement together.

Today, we at One Colorado mourn the death of Patti Wilson, a transgender woman whose life mattered and whose dignity deserves to be respected in death just as it should have been in life. Her life was cut short by a police near Grand Junction last month.

Our hearts are with Patti's loved ones, friends, and the Grand Junction LGBTQIA+ community as they grieve this profound loss.

As the Critical Incident Response Team investigation continues, we urge a full, independent, and transparent review of the circumstances surrounding Patti's death. Every Coloradan deserves accountability, transparency, and equal protection under the law.

We also call on members of the public, the media, and public officials to respect Patti's identity by using her correct name and pronouns. Transgender people deserve the same dignity and respect afforded to every person, including after their death. Misgendering or erasing someone's identity only deepens the pain experienced by loved ones and our community.

In moments like these, harmful stereotypes often resurface. Let us be clear: transgender people are not inherently violent, dangerous, or a threat to others. These false narratives have fueled discrimination, harassment, and violence against transgender people for far too long. Transgender Coloradans deserve to live openly and authentically without fear of being dehumanized, targeted, or harmed because of who they are.

Research consistently shows that transgender people experience disproportionately high rates of violence, discrimination, and harmful interactions with law enforcement. This reality demands compassion, accountability, and a commitment to ensuring every person is treated with dignity and humanity.

One Colorado remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting transgender Coloradans, advocating for their safety and dignity, and building a Colorado where every LGBTQIA+ person can live free from fear, discrimination, and violence.

We honor Patti Wilson's life by continuing the work to create that future.

✨ Save the Date ✨

Join us for the 2026 Prism Awards on Saturday, October 3 at the Denver Art Museum.

Each year, the Prism Awards bring together hundreds of community members, advocates, partners, and leaders to celebrate the people and organizations moving Colorado toward a future where every LGBTQIA+ person can thrive.

Mark your calendar now. More details, award announcements, sponsorship opportunities, and tickets are coming soon.

We can't wait to celebrate with you.